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Beyerdynamic DT880 Headphones
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Beyerdynamic DT990 Headphones
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Sennheiser HD 599 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 599
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Editiorial reviews
12
4.2 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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5
5 editorial reviews
The ‘Premium’ version brings improvements to the original model, delivering across the board with good sound, comfort and buildRead more
Made for mixing, should this open-back studio stalwart be on your list?Read more
The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO are sturdy critical listening headphones. They deliver an excellent audio reproduction but their open-back design is not ideal for ev...Read more
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4 editorial reviews
A while back, I posted a Sennheiser HD 559 review. I left a little bit… cold. They felt muffled. I was disappointed with them, to say the least. But now we're back. We've raised the stakes by a couple model numbers and a few dollars for a sort of rematch. We're looking at the open-back, over-ear Sennheiser 599s. The sticker on these is $199 – about double that of the 559s. The 559s (...Read more
In 1960 Sennheiser presented the MD421 to the world and it put the Sennheiser name on the world wide map. Now there is the Sennheiser HD599, a new classic?Read more
Let the music flow. Sennheiser’s always been in the forefront of audio peripherals for several years, and their current flagship, the HD 599 is no exception. The Sennheiser HD 599 is mostly plastic, though its sturdy build is something that should make survive everyday usage. The padded headband also helps you wear the headphones for …Read more
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User rating
44
4.2 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
52 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
67
3.7 out of 5
67 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
34 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
4 %
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3.9 out of 5
72 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
22 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
4 %

Technical details

Sound outputStereoStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWiredWired
Magnet materialNeodymium
N/A
N/A
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)
N/A
nono

Design

Colour of product
  • Black,Grey
  • Black,Silver
  • Black,Silver
  • Grey
Brown,Ivory
Acoustic designHalf openedOpenOpen
Body material
  • Leather
  • Plastic
Plastic
N/A
CategoryAudiophile
N/A
N/A
Connector contacts platingGoldGold
N/A
Attachment type
N/A
HeadbandHeadband
Foldable
N/A
no
N/A
Water resistant
N/A
no
N/A
Noise isolating
N/A
no
N/A

Dimensions

Weight10.23 oz10.23 oz8.82 oz

Sound

Impedance32.0 Ω250.0 Ω50.0 Ω
Frequency range5 - 350005 - 3500012 - 38500
Driver size1.77 in1.77 in1.5 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.2 %0.2 %0.1 %
Maximum input power100.0 mW100.0 mW
N/A
Channels
N/A
2
N/A
Sensitivity
N/A
< 96
N/A
Driver technology
N/A
N/A
Dynamic

Connectivity

Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
N/A
Cable length331.2
Wireless range3
N/A
N/A
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included
N/A
yesyes
Type of connector
N/A
3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
USB
N/A
nono
Detachable cable
N/A
N/A
yes

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